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Prayer times in Keren
Looking for the prayer times in Keren? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Keren, Anseba Region. Every figure is computed for 15.7779° N, 38.4511° E, so the times reflect Keren itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Keren
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Keren
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Keren by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Keren on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:35 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 04 min, compared with only 11 h 12 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:12 PM and 8:16 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:19 PM and 12:34 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Keren and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:35 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:53 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:31 AM | 6:48 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:12 PM |
Compared with Asmara, Dhuhr in Keren comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Asmara, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 3 minutes later than in the capital. Keren is 71 km from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Keren
The Qibla in Keren is at 12.8° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 644 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 12.8°.
Ramadan timetable for Keren
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Keren is around 5:31 AM and iftar at 6:27 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 46 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:17 AM and iftar to 6:35 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Keren is located
Keren is located at 15.7779° N, 38.4511° E, in Anseba Region, in Eritrea. Nearby places include Af’abet (52 km), Asmara (71 km), and Mendefera (106 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Keren
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Anseba Region, Eritrea
- Population
- 74,800
- Coordinates
- 15.77792, 38.45107
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 12.8° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 644 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Keren
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Keren is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:34 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 71 minutes around 21 June: 3:53 PM for the majority, 5:04 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Keren, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Keren
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Keren
When is Maghrib in Keren?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:00 PM on 21 December and 7:00 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Keren during Ramadan?
About 12 h 46 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Keren?
Fajr in Keren depends on the season: about 4:35 AM on 21 June and about 5:31 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Keren?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
What is the Qibla direction in Keren?
The Qibla in Keren is 12.8° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 644 km away.